Dígitus: computer application for the fingerspelling practice

Abstract

Fingerspelling or Dactylology is an integral part of Sign Language and it is necessary to use new computer tools to facilitate the practical learning of the students. Because of this, Dígitus has been designed, a computer application for the practice of the fingerspelling. Dígitus allows the autonomous learning of students of Teaching who study Spanish Sign Language courses that are taught in “Centro de Magisterio Sagrado Corazón” at Córdoba University, in the Grades of Early Childhood Education and Primary Education. Dígitus can be used by four types of users (public, student, teacher and administrator) with different privileges regarding the control of the application and is composed of several modules: tutorial, questionnaires, digital translator and help. The results of its implementation have been satisfactory with respect to the learning acquired by the students, as well as to the satisfaction manifested in relation to the use of the application.